A cliché is basically a stereotype for words; a pithy or cute saying. And for writers, this advice is often given: Don't use clichés!But sometimes, that's like trying to avoid the plague. (Although, in our day and age, it's not like we have a lot plague going around. Unless you count the hazardous Swine Flu pandemic of 2009-2010. But that's water under the bridge.)
While clichés are here, there, and everywhere, here's something to think about:
Clichés usually begin as brilliant insights.
That's why we repeat them. They really only become clichéd through overuse.
Well, that's all, folks! We're busy as beavers. But now it's your turn. Do you have a favorite cliché? Or the cliché you most love to hate? (Tell us in the comments below. Remember, there's no time like the present.)
By the way, in preparing for this post we came across a cliché-finding website. Try it: http://www.westegg.com/cliche/
P.S. See the photo above? Bonus points to anyone who can guess the cliché it represents!
[Photo courtesy of tripleman]
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